'Dangerous escalation': India condemns drone attack targeting Barakah nuclear power plant in UAE

Deccan Herald · last updated May 17, 2026 – 8:22 PM

India’s Ministry of External Affairs issues a statement on the attack targeting Barakah Nuclear Facility, UAE.
Reads, “India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation.… pic.twitter.com/a2DWVwJB80
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 18, 2026

Published 18 May 2026, 03:07 IST

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